Ordering Information

Epic Orderable Name:  Telomere Length Measurement

Epic Test Id:  LAB23526

Testing Includes:  Telomere length measured by flow cytometry and FISH.

Turnaround Time:  14-21 Days

Order Priorities:  Routine

Methodology:  Flow Cytometry

Specimen Requirements

Specimen:

Adults: 12-18 cc in ACD (yellow top) tubes.

Infants and children: Minimum 3 cc in EDTA (lavender top) tube.

Keep specimens at room temperature. Receipt preferred within 24 hours of collection, acceptable up to 72 hours, especially in ACD tubes.

Performing Lab:  JHH Genetics Molecular Labs (Ashland 2)

Collection Container:  Yellow Top ACD-Solution A

Collection Volume:  See "Specimen" comments

Send Specimen To:  JHH Genetics Molecular Labs (Ashland 2)

Specimen Types:  Blood

For Lab Staff

Provide brief clinical history.